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electric, septic, and water hookups.
Electricity was the first obstacle
that we had to tackle, because we
needed the power to run a Skilsaw
and our other tools. Fortunately, I
was able to purchase a generator and
a couple of small solar panels before
running out of money. When the
next cash infusion came, I went to
work immediately. I framed a size-
able storage shed to accommodate all
of our furniture and completed the
task in a couple of days. The septic
system was our next priority, and it
only cost us $150 dollars to con-
struct. Using two 55-gallon drums,
rubber gaskets, and drainage pipes,
we built a working model from some
plans that I saw on the internet. After
using it, I was impressed with the
efficiency. It drains well, has never
clogged and it works like a charm.
When people work together, it’s
amazing what they can accomplish!
My new neighbor, who sold me the
homestead parcel, used the money to
drill himself another water well. He
told me I could help myself to as
much as I needed to replenish my
camper’s reservoir. The only problem
was the distance was several hundred
yards. Thank heaven for the engi-
neers who invented all terrain vehi-
cles and 4-wheelers. I used portable,
seven-gallon, aqua containers to
transport the water from his section
of the property to mine. To show my
appreciation, I built my friend an
insulated pump-house and during the
winters, our water supply has never
frozen.
Living off the grid isn’t for
everyone but it has its advantages.
You learn to appreciate everyday
conveniences that most people take
for granted. You can also save
money, and use the cash to con-
stantly make improvements to your
homestead. This is exactly what I
did. Sometimes, you have to make
sacrifices in order to get ahead. The
following year we drilled our own
well and the next year we got an
electric pole. Four years of persever-
ance and we’re living in a three bed-
room mobile home that we own. No
rent or mortgage payments! Survival
entails more than just getting by, it’s
learning how to overcome all obsta-
cles and constantly move forward.
Survival is a way of life that has a
purpose. The opposite end of the
spectrum is a meager existence that
slowly ends with destitution and
DEATH.
This is how it began. Carport and deck that the author built to
accommodate the camper.
No homestead is complete without chickens.